I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 1 Module 2: Building the Case for Change

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 2 Module 2: Building the Case for Change By the end of this module you will be able to:  Identify the benefits of CSS for your organization  Recognize that CSS uses a different approach

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 3 Module 2: Building the Case for Change Lesson 1: Benefits of CSS Integration? Lesson 2: Reflecting Community Values in Transportation Decision-making Lesson 3: Differences Between Traditional Decision Making and CSS Lesson 4: Challenges and Barriers to Implementing CSS Lesson 5: Building the Case for Change Exercise 1: Benefits Assessment

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 4 Benefits of CSS Integration How CSS can Help to Complete Projects  Addressing underlying reasons for support/opposition will result in project efficiencies  Addressing issues and criteria early can result in time and cost savings  Early and substantive consultation with communities may reduce the extent or complexity of improvements  Communicating budget and schedule objectives at the outset can lead to creative thinking CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 2.3

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 Benefits of CSS  Improves project quality - Livability  Improves relationships with resource agencies, environmental organizations, and communities  Sensitivity to the environment  Creativity in problem-solving  Customer satisfaction with highway projects  Leads to cost-effective environmental benefits  Expedites permit approval and project development

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 6 Reflecting Community Values in Transportation Decision Making – How CSS is Different  First, CSS Focuses on the Project Setting –Community character and vision –Needs –Mobility –Safety –Environment –Special places –Economic vitality –Aesthetics –Priorities –Livability  Then, CSS Addresses Transportation Project Development Details CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 3.1

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 7 Differences between Traditional Decision Making and CSS CSS Approach  Emphasis is on defining community context and values up front  Address wider range of issues early in the process  Broader range of stakeholders involved in a collaborative process  Potential for reduced implementation time through early resolution of issues Traditional Approach  Emphasis is on “the project”  Identifies and addresses a constrained range of issues  Limited stakeholder involvement  Potential for increased implementation time resulting in project delays or the need to “go back” CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 3.2

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 8 Differences between Traditional Decision Making and CSS Traditional Approach – Addresses major issues late CSS Approach – Identifies and addresses major issues early CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 3.2

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 Results of Structured Decision Process  Allow comparison of very different alternatives  Can be replicated  Can be documented  Can be defended  Makes sense and are supported

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 Manage Expectations By Defining Roles Inform & Advise Decide Decision-Making Flow Chart Advisory Committee Key Influencers - Leader Interviews Key Influencers - Leader Interviews Other Stakeholders General Public County Commissioners County Engineer SDOT FHWA County Commissioners County Engineer SDOT FHWA Study Team Study & Recommend

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 Problem Definition  Frames the problem  Describes existing conditions  Presents statement of problem  Legitimizes full range of stakeholder values  Assures public perceives need  Does NOT offer a solution

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module s 1970s 1980s 1990s Collaboration, Advisory, Public Involvement CSS: Interdisciplinary; All Stakeholders Review and Comment 2000s How CSS Stakeholder Involvement is Different Decide, Announce, Defend CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 3.2

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 13 Compelling Reasons to Integrate CSS Into Your Projects  What examples do you have?  What has worked well; what has caused problems?  Are there projects that CSS has transformed?  Consider: –Purpose and need –Alt. development and refinement –Design features –Community support –Schedule and budget

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 14 Challenges and Barriers to Implementing CSS and Livability  Internal resistance to change  Lack of time and money to implement  Lack of partner/stakeholder trust  Inflexible design standards  Safety and tort liability concerns  Difficulty in moving from intellectual to implementation commitment to CSS  Inconsistent or incomplete CSS implementation CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 4.8

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 15 Building the Case for Change – What you will need  CSS Case for Change  CSS Vision – what will be different  On-going Demonstration of Commitment –Resource allocation –Communication –“Walk the talk” –Celebrate successes CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 4.3

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 16 Knowledge Check Building the Case for Change  What are the key benefits of CSS Integration?  What are some common barriers to implementing CSS and Livability?  Why should a case for change be tailored to the individual DOT?

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 17 Exercise 1: Benefits Assessment Purpose: For participants to complete an assessment of the compelling reasons or benefits of CSS integration to the organization, the employees, stakeholders, and partners specific to their organization. Directions: 1.What involvement has AHTD had with CSS over the years? 2.What are some of the benefits of CSS and Livability? CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 4.3

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 2 Exercise 3. Who are stakeholders and how are they involved? 4.What are the challenges for implementing CSS and Livability? 5.How are CSS/Livability being implemented in Long range/statewide planning and how could it be improved? 18